Big skies and breaking waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of a big wide blue sky over a bay with a wide sandy beach and waves breaking as they roll in
Big skies and breaking waves in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

Out for a walk on Kilchoman beach and on to the old Kilchiaran radar station on a beautiful bright November morning with huge big skies over Machir Bay. Waves rolling in from the Atlantic, breaking as they approach the beach.

Kilchoman beach and old Kilchiaran radar station from the outpost, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of a sandy beach below some steep crags with some buildings (an old radar station now used for telecoms) on the top on a sunny November day
Kilchoman beach and old Kilchiaran radar station from the outpost, Isle of Islay

A view from the outpost south of the old Kilchiaran radar station, looking over Kilchoman beach, the crags and the old station with the modern telecoms masts.

Rhinns of Islay panorama from the old Kilchiaran radar station

Image

Picture of a hilly rural landscape seen from the top of a hill
Rhinns of Islay panorama from the old Kilchiaran radar station

A view from the old radar station at Kilchiaran over the Rhinns of Islay. Kilchiaran on the right. If you look closely you can just spot the Paps of Jura towards the left. Also Loch Indaal and Laggan Bay in the distance towards the right.